The annals of San Francisco : containing a summary of the history of the first discovery, settlement, porgress, and present condition of California, and a complete history of all the important events connected with its great city : to which are added, biographical memoirs of some prominent citizens
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Book digitized by Google from the library of Harvard University and uploaded to the Internet Archive by user tpb.
824 pages, 7 unnumbered leaves of plates : 24 cm
824 pages, 7 unnumbered leaves of plates : 24 cm
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Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich., University Microfilms [n.d.] (American Culture Series, reel 234.14)
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December 7, 2014
Subject: Remarkable book
Subject: Remarkable book
I can't believe there have been no other reviews. This is an incredible historical document, an almost daily account of San Francisco's history from Sir Francis Drake until 1854. Rich with details I had never heard of. Some may find the inherently racist viewpoint appalling, but for the times it's comparatively objective. The authors display some cognitive dissonance, especially in their view of the Chinese, who are on one page degenerate and filthy, and on another hard working, respectable and a credit to the city. Meanwhile, high level corruption and incompetence in civic government are openly discussed. Read this book for entertainment!
